reminiscent — [rem΄ə nis′ənt] adj. [L reminiscens, prp. of reminisci &LT; re , again + memini, to remember: for IE base see MIND] 1. having the nature of or characterized by reminiscence 2. given to reminiscing, or recalling past experiences 3. bringing to… … English World dictionary

reminiscent — [[t]re̱mɪnɪ̱sənt[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED: v link ADJ of n If you say that one thing is reminiscent of another, you mean that it reminds you of it. [FORMAL] The decor was reminiscent of a municipal arts and leisure centre... She bowed her head in a… … English dictionary

reminiscent — UK [ˌremɪˈnɪs(ə)nt] / US [ˌremɪˈnɪsənt] adjective 1) reminding you of people or experiences in your past reminiscent of: sights and smells reminiscent of childhood 2) similar to something else reminiscent of: a style reminiscent of a Hitchcock… … English dictionary

reminiscent — rem|i|nis|cent [ ,remı nısənt ] adjective 1. ) reminiscent of reminding you of people and experiences in your past: sights and smells reminiscent of childhood a ) similar to something else: a style reminiscent of a Hitchcock movie 2. ) MAINLY… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English